Three Days Structured Around You And Your Opportunity To Learn

This learning experience is for the health and fitness professional who realizes the importance of the assessment and intervention process.  You are what we like to refer to as a “thinking” professional. 

For you, there are no cookie cutter exercise prescriptions. You design programs with function in mind. 

Because of the complexity of the information, all applicants will be expected to have a solid foundation in anatomy and kinesiology and a working knowledge of biomechanics. 

The Size Of The Group Is Limited For Better Learning 

You will have ample time and opportunity to ask questions, experience the exercises and interact with your fellow interns.

Most people finish the internship feeling discouraged and overwhelmed.  How's that for a selling point?  But that is a beautiful thing.  Because their eyes have been opened to the depth of challenges the human body presents.  We know that ignorance is bliss.

Once they get back to their respective studios or clinics, they can begin to see the possibilities.  They begin using the information, practicing what they've learned and changing their paradigm forever.  That's when the fun really begins.

Apply Today for our Fall Internship Program!

2008 Dates Coming Soon!

Tuition:  $1200.00

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Internship Objectives

1. You will be able to accurately identify and assess postural deviations and movement/stability dysfunctions using the single leg stance and squat assessments.
   
   
2. You will be introduced to basic gait assessment principles and how they correlate with the other assessments.
   
   
3. You will be able to identify the corrective exercises that are needed to influence postural deviations and movement issues.
   
   
4. You will be able to sequence those corrective exercises to best impact the needed functional changes.
   
   
5. You will be able to consider the influence of physical limitations and/or pain in the development of your corrective exercise program.
   
   
6. You will be able to express in written or verbal form, the mechanisms behind the neuromusculoskeletal responses to the exercises.
   
   
7. You will be given guidance on marketing and positioning to work with special populations and medical referrals.

What To Expect

• Small group instruction and interaction on concepts, theories, principles, and techniques utilized by Function First and our approach to musculoskeletal dysfunction.  This will involve both lecture to reinforce overall philosophy and  lots of "hands on" applications.

• Progressions from  initial motor learning corrective exercises to more truly functional, multi-planar, multi-joint exercises.

• Your own personal assessment and corrective exercise program provided by one of the Function First staff.  You will also be given your own therapy pillow and strap to assist you with your program and to use with your clients.

• Group assessment and program design for each attendee for learning purposes.

• A written and practical examination at the end of the third day.  The practical examination will consist of all participants assessing one individual and then each preparing an exercise program for that individual. The written examination will consist of a series of questions requiring short answers on the theory and application of what you learned over the course of the three days. 

• An understanding of the business operations and procedures of Function First.  See how we integrate our philosophy uniquely with both the medical and fitness communities.

The Internship Includes:

• 24 hours of instruction over 3 days
• A comprehensive handbook to supplement the learning experience
• Your own personal assessment and exercise program ($250 value)
• Therapy pillow and strap ($30 value)
• Complimentary admission to another 2-Day Seminar by Anthony Carey ($299 value)
• CD ROM with photos and descriptions of more than 50 of our most powerful exercises.
• A complimentary copy of Anthony's book, Relationships and Referrals:  A Personal Trainer's Guide to Doing Business with the Medical Community ($19.99 value)

Apply Today for our Fall Internship Program!

2008 Dates TBA

Tuition:  $1200.00

$100.00 discount for attendees of the 

Corrective Exercise for Pain and Performance seminar!

Potential participants must complete an application. 

A limited number of applicants will be accepted.  If you are accepted, a 25% non refundable deposit is required to reserve your no space no later than 45 days prior to the start of the internship.  Tuition is due in full 30 days prior to the internship start date-sorry no exceptions.

To receive an application, please Email Us or call  619-285-9218/